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Add 63/14 and 27/24

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 1 3/24

63/14 + 27/24 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    63/14 = 63 × 12/14 × 12 = 756/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/168 + 189/168 = 756 + 189/168 = 945/168
  5. 945/168 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 63/14 + 27/24 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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